Austria becomes latest to propose social media ban for children
The proposed under-14 ban follows similar steps in other European countries, including France and Spain.
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Meta and YouTube found liable in landmark social media addiction trial
A woman has been awarded $6m in a verdict that could have implications for hundreds of other cases in the US.
Verdict reached in landmark social media addiction trial
LOS ANGELES — A verdict has been reached in the landmark civil trial that accused social media giants of profiting from products designed to be dangerously addictive to children. “We have been notified that the jury has reached a verdict,” an attorney for the plaintiff said in an email. “It will be read this morning.” The…
Africa: Yassir Acquires Kawarizmi to Build Retail Media and Adtech Platform
Yassir has acquired Kawarizmi as it expands into advertising and retail media across Africa, the Middle East and Europe. The deal adds programmatic advertising capabilities to Yassir’s platform, allowing it to use its user data to deliver targeted campaigns and expand partnerships with brands. Financial terms were not disclosed. Yassir, founded in 2017 by Noureddine…
Closing arguments read in social media addiction trial
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Africa: MFWA, Partners Train 500 Media Professionals to Foster Information Integrity in West Africa
The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), in partnership with the ECOWAS Commission and the German Development Cooperation (GIZ), has provided professional capacity enhancement training to 500 journalists across West Africa. The participants were drawn from Benin, Carbo Verde, Cote d’Ivoire, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Liberia, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Togo, and Nigeria. Implemented…
Iranian media confirms death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
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Plaintiff in landmark social media trial testifies that apps affected her ‘self-worth’
LOS ANGELES — In a highly-anticipated testimony Thursday, the plaintiff in a landmark social media addiction trial said using apps like Instagram and YouTube when she was a child fueled her depression and anxiety, leading her to withdraw from her family. Now 20 years old, the plaintiff — identified in court documents by her initials,…
Africa: No, Neem Tea Won’t Prevent All Illnesses Claimed in Viral Social Media Posts
IN SHORT: Posts claiming that tea made with the leaves of the neem plant can kill intestinal parasites and cure a host of other ailments are circulating on Instagram. But there is not enough evidence to support the use of these home remedies. “Neem tea on Empty Stomach is a strong healing tea,” begins a…
Top Social Media Trends to Watch in 2026
As we navigate through 2026, the social media landscape is being defined by emotional storytelling, authentic connections and a strategic balance between human creativity and AI-powered innovation. The numbers paint a compelling picture: South Africa is home to 29.1.-million social media users aged 18 and above, representing nearly 65% of the adult population. South Africans spend an average of three hours…